Paris Saint-Germain have once again claimed the Ligue 1 title, defeating Lens in a decisive clash. This marks their fifth consecutive triumph and the third under Luis Enrique.

PSG continue to reign supreme in French football. The Parisian giants, a powerhouse in both European and global football, clinched their 14th Ligue 1 title on Wednesday. Luis Enrique’s side sealed the championship with a commanding 2-0 victory over their closest rivals, Lens, ensuring they remain uncatchable with one game left in the season. Goals from ‘Kvara’ and Mbaye secured the win and confirmed PSG as champions.

The Parc des Princes outfit faced stiff competition throughout the campaign. Lens, known as ‘Les Sang et Or’, emerged as fierce challengers in the title race. Few anticipated Pierre Sage’s team would push PSG so hard, even leading the standings at times. However, they ultimately couldn’t match PSG’s relentless form in the closing stages. Since reclaiming the top spot on matchday 23, PSG have been nearly flawless, recording eight wins and one draw.

Under Luis Enrique’s stewardship, PSG have led the table in 24 of the 34 rounds played so far. With one match remaining against Lens, the result is now academic. The team can shift their focus to the upcoming Champions League final against Arsenal, where they aim to secure back-to-back European titles.

It has been a dominant Ligue 1 campaign for ‘Les Rouge et Bleu’, who have amassed 76 points from 24 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 72 goals while conceding just 27. This marks their fifth consecutive league title and the third for Luis Enrique, who becomes the first non-French manager to achieve this milestone. The only blemish on their domestic season was an early exit from the Coupe de France, where they were eliminated in the round of 32 by local rivals Paris FC.

Key figures

PSG’s triumph bears the distinct mark of Luis Enrique Martinez. The Spanish tactician, renowned for his possession-based philosophy, has once again captivated the Parisian faithful. In goal, the battle between Chevalier and Safonov was a talking point, with Safonov ultimately securing the starting role, though it remains a position of relative weakness.

A rock-solid defence has been the foundation of PSG’s success, featuring Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, and Nuno Mendes, alongside Zabarnyi and the two Lucas – Hernandez and Beraldo. In midfield, Vitinha has been the heartbeat of the team. The Portuguese maestro, Ligue 1’s top assist provider, is among the world’s elite midfielders, dictating PSG’s possession game. He has been ably supported by Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves, Zaire-Emery, and Mayulu, with rising star Dro Fernandez, formerly of Barcelona, also making an impact.

In attack, Luis Enrique boasts an arsenal of match-winners. Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, and Bradley Barcola lead the scoring charts with 10 goals apiece. The ‘Mosquito’ has flourished under Enrique’s guidance, as has Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian playmaker has contributed 8 goals and 4 assists in 27 Ligue 1 appearances. Meanwhile, Desire Doue and Goncalo Ramos have added their flair and finishing touch. Together, these five players account for 40 of PSG’s 72 goals, underscoring their dominance in French football.

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Barcelona, already crowned champions of La Liga 2025/26, still have one task left to complete in the domestic championship: a clean sweep of wins in their remaining three matches would see them set a new record.

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Sunday to be crowned 2025/56 La Liga champions, adding yet another trophy to their haul after also lifting the Spanish Super Cup following victory over their archrivals.

The ‘Cules’, who celebrated the title on an open-top bus parade on Monday, have just three domestic matches left to round off their campaign. 

Away trips to Valencia and Alaves and a home game in between against Real Betis are the last three fixtures remaining for the Catalan side, who could set a historic La Liga record.

Hansi Flick’s side have claimed 30 wins from 35 La Liga matches so far, so if they secure at least two wins in their final three matches, they will equal the record for the most wins in a single season set by Tito Vilanova’s Barcelona in the 2012/13 season and Mourinho’s Real Madrid in the 2011/12 campaign, who recorded a total of 32 wins from 38 matches respectively. 

Should the ‘Cules’ secure a clean sweep of victories by beating the ‘Babazorros’, the ‘Verdiblancos’ and ‘Los Ches’, they would achieve an unprecedented 33 wins from 38 matches, thereby setting a new La Liga record. 

Furthermore, should Hansi Flick’s side win the aforementioned three matches, they would also equal the 100-point mark – an incredible figure that only two teams have ever reached in the history of the Spanish league: Tito Vilanova’s Barca and Jose Mourinho’s Madrid, as mentioned above. 

In fact, the Catalan club could end the domestic campaign with a perfect home record, having won all their home matches so far (18), so if they beat Real Betis, they will achieve another incredible milestone in La Liga. 

Most La Liga wins in a single edition

• 1st — FC Barcelona (2012/13): 32 wins in 38 matches
• 2nd — Real Madrid CF (2011/12): 32 wins in 38 matches
• 3rd — Real Madrid CF (2009/10): 31 wins in 38 matches
• 4th — FC Barcelona (2009/10): 31 wins in 38 matches
• 5th — FC Barcelona (2025/26): 30 wins in 35 matches
• 6th — FC Barcelona (2014/15): 30 wins in 38 matches
• 7th — Real Madrid CF (2014/15): 30 wins in 38 matches
• 8th — FC Barcelona (2010/11): 30 wins in 38 matches

Barcelona are champions of Spain once again. Their victory in Sunday’s Clasico officially sealed a 29th La Liga title and confirmed the dominance of a side that has set the standard throughout the season under Hansi Flick.

The title had felt inevitable for weeks, but beating Real Madrid provided the perfect stage for Barcelona to complete the job.

It marks another major success in Flick’s remarkable start in Catalonia, with the German already adding a Copa del Rey, two Spanish Super Cups and now back-to-back league titles since arriving in 2024.

Barcelona’s triumph has been built on consistency. Despite injuries to several key players during decisive moments of the campaign, the Blaugrana spent 23 of the 35 matchdays at the top of the table, including 21 of the last 22.

Flick transforms early doubts into dominance

The season did not begin without turbulence. Early setbacks against Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Real Madrid briefly raised concerns, especially after Los Blancos opened up a five-point advantage early in the campaign.

Narrow wins over sides such as Levante, Real Sociedad and Girona also exposed imperfections in the team’s performances.

Yet Flick remained calm throughout. His confidence proved justified. From the first Clasico defeat onwards, Barcelona won 23 of their next 25 league matches, establishing themselves as the strongest and most reliable side in the division.

The Catalans can now still target the 100-point mark for only the second time in club history if they win their remaining fixtures.

Lamine Yamal becomes the face of a new era

While previous seasons revolved around Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, this campaign firmly belonged to Lamine Yamal.

Although injured for the title-clinching Clasico, the teenager was central to Barcelona’s success. Wearing the iconic number 10 shirt, Yamal produced a stunning campaign, registering 16 goals and 11 assists while emerging as one of world football’s brightest stars.

At just 18 years old, he has already collected a third league title and now looks set to become the cornerstone of Barcelona’s future.

A project built to last

The championship further strengthens Flick’s standing at the club. The German has maintained a flawless domestic record in Spain, continuing the winning mentality that previously defined his spell at Bayern Munich.

His aggressive, attack-minded philosophy has transformed Barcelona into the league’s most entertaining and effective side. While questions remain over the team’s defensive resilience in Europe, their firepower proved overwhelming in La Liga.

Club president Joan Laporta is already working on extending the coach’s contract beyond 2027, with Barcelona eager to secure long-term stability around a project that appears built for sustained success.

Closing in on history

This latest triumph brings Barcelona to 29 league titles, just one short of the symbolic 30-title mark previously reached only by Real Madrid.

The contrast with the club’s earlier history is striking. Before 1990, Barcelona had won only 10 league championships since La Liga’s creation in 1928. Since then, they have added 19 more, dramatically reducing Madrid’s historical advantage and cementing themselves as one of the dominant forces of the modern era.

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